Mercer Corporation is considering replacing a technologically obsolete machine with a new state-of-the-art numerically controlled machine. The new machine would cost $240,000 and would have a fifteen-year useful life. Unfortunately, the new machine would have no salvage value. The new machine would cost $38,000 per year to operate and maintain, but would save $77,000 per year in labor and other costs. The old machine can be sold now for scrap for $24,000. The simple rate of return on the new machine is closest to: (Ignore income taxes in this problem.)

A.9.58%

B.32.08%

C.10.65%

D.21.30%